Zauriel first appeared in JLA #6 and was created by Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, Howard Porter, and John Dell.

[1] In his first appearance, he saved Aquaman's life, over time forming a close friendship with him, and helped the Justice League thwart and dispel the forces of the renegade angel Asmodel.

Since the dawn of creation, Zauriel served the Presence as a guardian angel, protecting the souls of countless women, including Cleopatra, Mona Lisa, and Joan of Arc.

Additionally, he possesses superhuman physical abilities and can generate a powerful sonic scream, sense magic, and communicate with animals.

Zauriel wields various equipment, including heavenly armor, a flaming sword that can cut through dimensional barriers, and Michael's spear.